First cases of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection reported in Martinique, 2002–2017

First cases of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection reported in Martinique, 2002–2017

Neuroangiostrongyliasis is a parasitic disease caused by the accidental ingestion of the nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis in its larval form. Human infection can lead to eosinophilic meningitis, sometimes complicated by life-threatening radiculomyelitis or encephalitis. Although some cases have...

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Main Authors: Dard Céline, Tessier Eve, Nguyen Duc, Epelboin Loïc, Harrois Dorothée, Swale Christopher, Cabié André, de Meuron Katia, Miossec Charline, Desbois-Nogard Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
angiostrongylus cantonensis
angiostrongyliasis
eosinophilia
helminth
meningitis
encephalitis
caribbean
martinique
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2020/01/parasite200004/parasite200004.html

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